# Elf Studio® vs UNO! Score

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UNO! Score at none against Elf Studio®'s 15. Elf Studio®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 43). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elf Studio® sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. UNO! Score asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Elf Studio® against 4.7 for UNO! Score. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elf Studio® has 3.8K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Elf Studio®'s written reviews are positive against 40% of UNO! Score's.

Elf Studio® ships an update every 6 days, UNO! Score every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elf Studio® | UNO! Score |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616/reviews) | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uno-score-scoreboard-master/id6472586272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 343 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [North Pole Command Centre Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/976131058) | [Salah Selim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677790399) |

## What reviewers say

### Elf Studio®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-studio/id6443879616)

Create magical videos and photos of Santa and his elves visiting your home using augmented reality. Place characters in any environment, customize their appearance and animations, and record your own festive scenes.

**Highlights:** Add Santa Claus and elves, Unlimited elves and recording time, Create custom elves with Elf Workshop, Customize elf outfits and accessories, Elves with walking and dancing animations, Pre-plan or perform animations, Customize lighting, shadows, and camera filters

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Elf Studio | $1.99 | per month |
| Elf Studio™ - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock Elf Studio | $3.99 | per year |
| Elf Studio™ - Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Elf Studio Pro - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| 50+ Elf Dance Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Elf Video Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Credit - Pro Price | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits - Pro Price | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Elf Video Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits - Pro Price | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elf Studio - Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25 Credits - Pro Price | $22.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits - Pro Price | $34.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎅 Elf-themed game
- 👍 Fun for kids
- 💡 Ability to create elf scenes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🚫 Limited free functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to scan surfaces for elf placement
- Crashes and freezes when trying to use app

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Ability to save and share created scenes
- Improved surface detection for elf placement


### UNO! Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uno-score-scoreboard-master/id6472586272)

This app simplifies scoring for UNO games, eliminating the need for pen and paper. It allows for easy score entry, player management, and tracking of game direction. Sync your games via iCloud and resume them anytime.

**Highlights:** Easy score entry, Add/remove players mid-game, Game direction tracker, iCloud sync, Resume games anytime, Light/dark mode themes, Portrait/landscape support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elf Studio® free?

Elf Studio® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UNO! Score free?

UNO! Score is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elf Studio® or UNO! Score?

UNO! Score is rated higher. Elf Studio® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while UNO! Score averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

### Do Elf Studio® or UNO! Score have ads?

UNO! Score shows ads; Elf Studio® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Elf Studio® or UNO! Score?

Elf Studio® ships an update every 6 days, and UNO! Score every 3 weeks. Most recently, Elf Studio® was updated on October 27, 2026 and UNO! Score on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*